I was honored to represent TD Bank at the Navy Seal Gold Star Family Tribute Dinner with my wife Candace (Couture) Byrnes, CFE and Todd Wheatley on Saturday evening. Over 20 Navy Seals were present for the event. They shared their stories of bravery and valor under fire and honored the veterans who made the ultimate sacrafice to protect our freedom. NEVER FORGET 🇺🇸 Swim With A Mission TD
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🎬Start every day with a task completed, find someone to help you through life, and always respect everyone. These are some of the valuable life lessons imparted by William H. McRaven. He also reminds us that life is not fair, and we will fail often. But it's how we respond to these failures that shapes our character. 🧠With that in mind, have you made your bed today? It may seem like a small task, but it sets the tone for the rest of your day. 🏁By completing a simple task, you start your day with a sense of accomplishment and discipline. So, take the advice of a retired U.S. Navy admiral, and start your day off on the right foot. #WilliamHMcRaven #LifeLessons #Discipline #TaskCompleted #RespectEveryone #MakeYourBed #makeanimpact #C2BB
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Check out this video of the retrieval of the USS Jacob Jones!
🎥 This is how we returned an iconic symbol of one of the most notable US Navy shipwrecks 107 years after it sunk... Earlier this year, our Salvage and Marine Operations (SALMO) team recovered a World War I destroyers bell near the Isles of Scilly using a state-of-the-art remotely operated underwater vehicle built in Yorkshire. Following its recovery, we had the pleasure of presenting the bell of USS Jacob Jones to Admiral James W. Kilby, the US Navy’s Vice Chief of Naval Operations, in a ceremony at Lancaster House, London. The bell that was salvaged is intended for display in the future new National Museum of the US Navy. 🇺🇸
World War I American ship bell recovered by DE&S salvage team returned to US Navy
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Book #3 on the year is The Hero Code by Admiral William McRaven. Former Navy Seal, The Hero Code is a great, quick read. “The idea of duty is a simple one. We all have a job to do in life… we must do our job to the best of our ability. We must do it well, not because it serves our interests, but because it serves the interests of others. We do not live in this world alone.” The Hero Code for duty: Whatever job I am given, whatever duty I am bound by, I will do it to the best of my ability.
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Reflecting on two decades in uniform: Commitment is the cornerstone of victory. As a Navy veteran, this principle has not only shaped me in service but also transformed my approach in the civilian sector. What enduring lesson has your profession taught you? Join the conversation. #MilitaryToCivilian #CommitmentIsKey #ProfessionalGrowth
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The history of Naval gold lace or 'gold rings' is rather intriguing. Today's 'executive curl' was instigated to differentiate the military branch of the Royal Navy from the civil branch (such as the as auxiliaries, logistics and marine engineers). The military officers wore the curl, whereas the civil did not. However, from 1918 and ever since, the curl was rolled out across all branches. . When uniforms were first introduced within the Royal Navy in 1748, it would only be senior officers who would adorn with gold to denote their seniority and standing. Taking inspiration from senior army officers, the rule was; the more gilded a hem, cuff, pocket flap, coat skirt, breast or collar-the more senior your position. . By 1798 the Navy followed similar modes of adornment to the army in their gilt garments.Initially it was only Commanders, Captains and flag ranks that could display their rank thus in uniform. Flag officers would wear distinction lace on their cuffs for dress and undress uniforms. Ornate epaulettes were also employed as a symbol of gravitas. . Eventually, by 1856 the use of gold distinction lace was stripped to a more modest and tasteful display-incorporating the executive curl (reminiscent of cockades used in military millinery in prior centuries). . #navaltailor #royalnavy #navalhistory #navaluniform #uniformhistory #bespoketailoring #militarytailor
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Taking on the Murph, I recently embarked on something completely new for me the Murph. Named in honor of Navy SEAL Lieutenant Michael P. Murphy, this challenge pushes physical limits and mental toughness to a whole new level. The Murph consists of a 1-mile run, 100 pull-ups, 200 push-ups, 300 squats, followed by another 1-mile run, all while wearing a weighted vest. It's not just about physical endurance; it's about honoring sacrifice and embracing resilience. Why did I take it on? The Outlier Project #WOWchallenge Trying something you have never done, challenging yourself, and redefining what you’re capable of. Happy World Outlier Week! Scott MacGregor The Outlier Project
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As a military kid, this definitely touched my heart. Check out our latest blog!
🎉 An unforgettable moment at Jubilee Livingway's end-of-year ceremony! 🎉 David Morales, a dedicated student, received the surprise of a lifetime. After nearly two years apart, his father, Chief Morales of the U.S. Navy, made a heartwarming return from Japan. Thanks to the support of David's teacher, Mrs. Salazar, and the school administration, this special reunion happened during the 5th-grade awards ceremony. Read more about this moment and view the reunion at: https://lnkd.in/eMbtPR-s #FamilyReunion #ProudNavyFamily #JubileeLivingway #HeartwarmingSurprise #EndOfYearCeremony #Jubileeacademies #Joy
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Join us in wishing #MedalofHonor recipient Michael Thornton a very happy birthday! He is one of 63 living recipients today. 🇺🇸 On October 31, 1972, then Petty Officer Michael Thornton, an Assistant U.S. Navy Advisor, took part in an operation against an enemy river base to capture prisoners and gain intelligence. Soon after landing, the patrol came under enemy fire. A heavy firefight ensued as Thornton and those near him acted to prevent encirclement. While doing so, Thornton learned that the senior advisor, Lieutenant Thomas Norris, had been hit. Thornton risked his life through a hail of enemy fire to take his wounded comrade to the shore, swimming with him on his back for two hours until picked up by friendly forces. For saving Norris’s life and the successful extraction of all the patrol, Thornton was awarded the Medal of Honor on October 15, 1973 by President Nixon. At the time of the action, Thornton was one of only about a dozen U.S. Navy SEALS still in Vietnam. In previous interviews, Thornton remarked that the Medal of Honor, “…belongs to every man and woman who’s ever served our country or is going to serve our country. I’m a custodian of the Medal.”
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Why I Serve We often use the word 'friend' too loosely. For me, being a friend means knowing where they are in life—understanding both their strengths and weaknesses. A true friend should be concerned about your challenges and know how you're going to handle them when you're struggling or in trouble. As military personnel, we don't usually have friends but 'arty,' even though we use the word carelessly as 'arty' is synonymous with coursemate. We often forget that you can only win a fight or complete a task when you involve not just your coursemates, because no course or commission has it all. Even the lowest-ranking members—private soldiers and their equivalents—can be your 'arty.' Being in the military is a lonely job that requires significant effort and dedication from all rank and file. Your friends or 'arties' are those who support your dreams. For example, as a friend to the Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), I want him to succeed. I offer my plans to him, imagining myself in his position with ideas to move the navy forward. I see myself as his 'arty' regardless of the wide rank difference between us. Being CNS is a solitary journey for any current holder of the seat. The real 'arties' are the contemporary foot soldiers who offer their guidance because they live in the current world and have many years of service ahead of them. 🦅
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1moI’m so glad you and Candace were able to join us for this amazing event! Thank you Steve.